Question

a patient weighs 187lbs. an order is written for this patient for 8mg/kg/day 3
divided doses. how many mg would be in one dose?
i divided 187/2.2=85
85x8=680
680/3= 227mg
is that correct?
is my formula correct?
Yes, your formula and calculation are correct. One dose would contain 227mg of medication.

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